The courtyard was silent for a second as Raya repeated herself.

“She has to pay for what she did to my sister.”

Gerard’s eyes rested on their faces, sensing the weight of what still lingered in the air. Staring deep into Raya’s eyes now, he could tell she was hurt.

The same feeling that was overwhelming his entire being from the pit of his belly now. He wanted exactly what she wanted.

For Laura to pay dearly for her sins.

Arian clung to Raya’s hand. Almost as if he was begging her to rethink what she just said. He knew that she was speaking from a place of hatred and...